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Classic Chicken Tostada
El Pollo Loco

Classic Chicken Tostada

Whole food salad. Great sugar. Watch the sodium & portion.

820
Calories
42g
Protein
80g
Carbs
1430mg
Sodium
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Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

62%
Sodium1430mg
55%
Sat Fat11g
12%
Sugar6g

On the heavier side for sodium and sat fat. Balance it out later.

Nutrition Facts
Calories
820

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
38g49%
Saturated Fat
11g55%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
105mg35%
Sodium
1430mg62%
Total Carbohydrates
80g29%
Dietary Fiber
6g21%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
42g84%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score Breakdown
NomScore
B
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
174.4 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.3 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.7 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
820 cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.7 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
5.1 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).
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Frequently asked questions

Is the El Pollo Loco Classic Chicken Tostada healthy?

The El Pollo Loco Classic Chicken Tostada earns a Nom Score of B (75/100). Whole food salad. Great sugar. Watch the sodium & portion.

How many calories are in the El Pollo Loco Classic Chicken Tostada?

The El Pollo Loco Classic Chicken Tostada has 820 calories, with 42g protein, 80g carbs, 6g sugar, and 1430mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the El Pollo Loco Classic Chicken Tostada?

It scores B — good. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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